Brian De Palma's Carrie was a fantastic film, atmospheric, shocking, and fantastically acted. So when I heard that a remake was happening, you can understand my frustration. But the more I heard about the Kimberly Pierce directed project, the more I've come to accept it, especially when Chloe Grace-Moretz was cast in the title role. Now we have the poster for the film. It's chilling, simple, and nicely plays up the originals iconic finale.
Synopsis: The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris' best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of "Carrie" earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.
Released: 15th March 2013 (U.S.)/12th April (U.K./IRL)
Source: Dark Horizons